Assistant manager – engineering (Mirigama)

About the company

At Silvermill, we are driven by integrity, innovation, and partnership. With more than 100 years of expertise in manufacturing and exporting value-added coconut products, we strive to be Sri Lanka’s most admired Agribusiness Group. Providing customized solutions to global brands in over 50 countries across the world, we are trusted partners in the four sectors we operate from; Food Solutions, Beverages and liquids, Power and energy to Industrial Solutions. Whilst investing in talent, technology, and quality, we also believe in continuously improving and moving forward in our sustainability journey to create a positive impact in all that we do.

Candidate profile

1. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment.
2. Degree or diploma in mechanical, mechatronics, or a related engineering field from a recognized university or technical institute.
3. In-depth knowledge of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practices to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
4. Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintaining production machinery, including processing, filling, and packaging equipment.
5. Working knowledge of PLC systems, instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level, conductivity), and industrial automation will be a strong advantage.
6. A good understanding of utility systems such as boilers, compressors, chillers, and water treatment systems will be an added advantage.
7. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross functional teams.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities for machinery and equipment to ensure uninterrupted production.
2. Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues and ensure timely resolution to minimize downtime.
3. Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
4. Maintain proper records of maintenance activities, breakdown reports, and spare parts usage.
5. Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance work with minimal disruption to operations.
6. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and food safety standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP).
7. Supervise and guide technicians and maintenance staff on daily tasks.
8. Participate in root cause analysis for recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

When applying

Send your CV to [email protected]. Please mention the job title in the subject line of the email.